Hms Arsenal (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms arsenal (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 46.023 N,4 59.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.767050
  • Longitude: -4.989167
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 110
Tonnage 550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01048/40 4.1.41 SANK 014DEGS, 2.5M FROM RUNNANEUM PT. (FO GREENOCK, DTD 7.12.40). INS AS NDW IN 554615N, 045905W. - NM 3035/40. 22.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC 28MTRS. NC 2491. 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK USC 40MTRS. NE 2221. H1270/72 14.2.79 AMEND TO WK USC 60MTRS. BR STD. H2885/83 12.5.86 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY, BUT NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 165C). NCA. 30.9.94 REPORTED TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 93MTRS. (R BOND, LETTER DTD 27.8.94). NCA. HH274/440/06 18.12.01 WK LOCATED IN 5546.023N, 0459.350W [WGD] USING DGPS. DEPTH 90MTRS. (HMS PENZANCE). PROBABLY THIS WK. AMEND TO WK USC 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1933. PURCHASED BY THE ADMIRALTY AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE VESSEL IN AUGUST 1939 AND ARMED. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. EXPLODED AND SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH POLISH DESTROYER 'BURZA'. (SIBI).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.023 N,4 59.35 W.

How deep is the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 55 46.023 N,4 59.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 550 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ARSENAL (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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